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The Extraordinary Life of Midcentury Sculptor Emile Norman

June 23rd, 2008 at 2:11 pm

The documentary on this gifted artist, from his glamorous work in Hollywood of the ’40s to his large-scale architectural projects of the ’50s, airs tonight at 10pm, part of June’s “Out” programming. Unusually, Norman spent his life not in the closet, and is a working sculptor at 90.

See Norman’s site for galleries of his work and more info about his life.

This program will re-air at 2 am on the night of Sunday, June 29 (i.e. early monday morning, June 30).

picture: Norman’s resin mural/windows for the San Francisco Masonic Temple.

Tags: art, Emile Norman, LGBT, sculpture

COMMENTS

3 comments

6/24/08 :: 2:37 pm
Nanette Dennig Says:

This was one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. This man is phenomenal for his time.

6/24/08 :: 4:35 pm
Sheila Says:

Thank you sooo much for this very moving show. I know the producers probably intended to memorialize Mr. Norman’s amazing art, but for me, it was a great guide on “how to create a family.” What wonderful, warm, brilliant people!
Plus, you introduced me to a talent I never knew existed! Gracias, merci y danka schoen.

7/3/08 :: 11:53 am
Jennifer Honess Says:

I saw the documentary and would very much like to know if one can buy it on DVD - I think this man is absolutely extraordinary apart from his talent for making some of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. My heart goes out to him as Big Sur burns.